2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Honda FR-V

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda FR-V (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 209 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen Picasso (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V. 2008 Honda FR-V has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda FR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Picasso 2008 Honda FR-V
Make Citroen Honda
Model Picasso FR-V
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1449 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 58 L


 

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